NV-ASH meadows NWR-boardwalk materials

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for materials necessary to rebuild the wood boardwalk at Point of Rocks in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, located in Amargosa Valley, Nevada. The procurement includes pressure-treated lumber, hardware, and finishing materials specified across 13 line items, with the contract to be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror. Key contract requirements mandate that all lumber be dark brown, pressure-treated, and suitable for extreme environmental conditions including temperature variations and monsoonal moisture exposure. Technical acceptability is determined by vendor confirmation that the offer conforms to all aspects of the Statement of Work. Critical deadlines include March 10, 2026, for submission of solicitation questions and March 12, 2026, at 1700 ET for quote submission.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with no incumbent contractors identified in the solicitation. The contract value and specific budget are not disclosed in the available documentation. The bid schedule specifies substantial quantities of materials, including approximately 2,800 pieces of dimensional lumber (2x6 and 4x6 sizes), 33,350 HeadLOC lag screws, 10,235 construction screws, Simpson Strong Tie connectors, and 46 five-gallon buckets each of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. The period of performance runs from March 12, 2026, through November 1, 2026, with delivery required between September 15 and October 1, 2026, to the Refuge location specified by GPS coordinates; vendors must coordinate deliveries in advance as forklift offloading is unavailable at the site.